Proverbs 8:33

“Listen to correction and be wise, and do not ignore it.”

Proverbs 8:33 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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Proverbs 8:33, word by word

Listen toשִׁמְעוּshimu

listen

To pay close attention, or heed a plea.

Where else “shimu” appears
correctionמוּסָרmusar

discipline, correction

Discipline: teaching that straightens, sometimes with punishment; it comes from the verb "discipline."

Where else “musar” appears
be wiseחֲכָמוּchachamu

be wise

Be wise, act wisely; in Exodus 1:10, act shrewdly.

Where else “chachamu” appears
ignore itתִּפְרָעוּtifrau

ignore

To disregard advice, or distract from work.

Where else “tifrau” appears

The context

32And now, sons, listen to me: and happy are those who keep my ways.

33 · This verse (above)

34Happy is the man who listens to me, watching at my doors day by day, guarding the doorposts of my entrances.

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